Ranger Products R980AT User Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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BE SAFE
Your new tire changer was designed and built with safety
in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased with
proper training and thoughtful operation on the part of the
operator. DO NOT operate or repair this equipment without
reading this manual and the important safety instructions
shown inside. Keep this operation manual near the tire
changer at all times. Make sure that ALL USERS read and
understand this manual.
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Santa Paula, CA. 93060, USA
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION. BY PROCEEDING WITH TIRE CHANGER INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION YOU AGREE THAT YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND AND COMPREHEND
THE FULL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL. FORWARD THIS MANUAL TO ALL
OPERATORS. FAILURE TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED MAY CAUSE
INJURY OR DEATH.
Revision D - Sept. 2019
P/N 5900158
MODELS:
• R980AT
• R980XR
R980AT
R980XR
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Ranger Products R980AT Specifications

General

Brand	Ranger Products
Model	R980AT
Category	Tyre Changers
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Alerts and Guidelines

Mandatory Safety Instruction Compliance

Critical Safety Warnings Recap

Summarizes key safety points regarding operation and potential hazards.

Section 2: Important Safety Instructions

General Operation Safety Rules

Electrical Safety Precautions

Personal Safety and Warning Labels

Section 3: Tire and Wheel Service Safety Instructions

Demounting & Mounting Safety Guidelines

Safety procedures for tire removal and installation processes.

Tire Inflation Safety Procedures

Essential safety precautions to follow during tire inflation.

Tire Failure Under Pressure Hazard

Critical dangers associated with tire pressure and potential explosions.

Maximum Inflation Pressure Warning

Caution against exceeding recommended inflation pressure for tires.

Section 6: Lifting and Un-crating

Un-crating Instructions and Warnings

Lifting and Machine Handling Precautions

Safety guidelines for moving the unit using appropriate lifting devices.

Securing Components During Un-crating

Removing Unit from Pallet Safely

Material Handling Safety Reinforcement

Emphasis on using qualified personnel for all transportation and moving.

Section 7: Installation Location

Installation Site Selection Criteria

Requirements for a safe, well-lit, and accessible work location.

Section 9: Air Source Requirements

Air Supply Requirements

Specifies the necessary air pressure (PSI) and flow rate (CFM) for operation.

Section 10: Electrical Source Requirements

Electrical Power Specifications

Details on voltage, amperage, and circuit needs for the machine.

Section 11: Demounting

Demounting Overview and Key Cautions

General notes and warnings for tire removal procedures.

Bead Loosening Procedure

Tire Bead Loosening Steps

Detailed procedure for breaking the tire bead seal.

Wheel Securing for Bead Loosening

Important Wheel Mounting Instructions

Understanding Wheel Drop Center

Identifying the wheel's drop center for correct mounting.

Correct Wheel Mounting Configuration

Proper positioning of wheels on the turntable for mounting.

Special Wheel Mounting Warnings

Cautions for mounting reverse drop-center or non-standard wheels.

Demounting Procedure Steps

Lubrication for Demounting Process

Mount/Demount Head Setup

Positioning the mount/demount head correctly for tire removal.

Using the Bead Lifting Tool

Bead Lifting Tool Operation Steps

Detailed procedure for using the bead lifting tool to remove tire beads.

Completing Tire Demounting

Lower Bead Demounting Procedure

Steps for removing the second tire bead after the upper bead is clear.

Section 12: Custom and Special Wheels

Alloy Wheel Mounting Precautions

Safety warnings specific to mounting alloy wheels with minimal drop centers.

European Performance Wheel Handling

Section 13: Mounting

Wheel Inspection and Preparation for Mounting

Lubrication for Tire Mounting

Critical Tire Mounting Warnings

Safety alerts regarding tire and wheel matching and potential explosions.

Tire Placement and Initial Mounting

Positioning Tire Over Wheel

Steps to place the tire onto the wheel and prepare for mounting.

Lower Bead Mounting Technique

Method for seating the first tire bead into the wheel.

Upper Bead Mounting Preparation Steps

Steps to ready the tire for seating the second (upper) bead.

Completing Tire Mounting Process

Mounting with Bead Lifting Tool

Detailed steps for completing mounting using the bead lifting tool.

Mounting with Assist Tower Usage

Section 14: Inflation Procedures

Inflation Pedal Functionality

Mounting Tube Type Tires Procedure

Critical Tire Inflation Safety

Essential safety warnings to prevent injury during inflation.

Inflation Pedal Positions Explained

Tire Inflation Pressure Limiter Function

How the pressure limiter prevents over-inflation of tires.

Stages of Inflation

Stage One: Wheel Restraint Procedure

Using the wheel restraint device for added safety during inflation.

Stage Two: Bead Sealing Process

Steps to seal the tire beads using air pressure.

Blast to Seal the Bead

Turbo Blast Nozzle Operation

How to use the turbo blast for difficult tire bead sealing.

Stage Three: Bead Seating

Bead Seating Process and Pressures

How beads seat and safe pressure limits during this stage.

Bead Seating and Pressure Monitoring

Monitoring Tire Inflation Pressure

Stage Four: Tire Inflation

Final Tire Inflation Procedure

Steps for completing the tire inflation process.

Safety Cage Usage Recommendation

General Operation and Adjustment Safety

Section 15: Maintenance Instructions

Daily Maintenance Checks List

Monthly Maintenance Tasks Schedule

Mount/Demount Head Clearance Adjustment

Air Drier/Oiler Maintenance

Air System Water and Oil Level Checks

Oiler Flow Rate Adjustment

Inflation Pedal Pressure Limiter Maintenance

Pressure Limiter Functionality Test

Pressure Limiter Adjustment Procedure

General Safety Precautions Summary

Hands and Pinch Point Safety Warnings

Operator Safety Gear Requirements

Critical Operation Safety Reminders